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Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request to mediate an end. The pause in hostilities had been set to expire within hours. The president said Pakistan, which is trying to mediate an end to the war, requested he hold off any attacks.
Iran opened fire on a ship near Oman. The Iranian gunboat approached the vessel. US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Iranian gunboat approaches ship near Oman, opens fire The Times of India.
Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. Iran attacked a container ship off Oman. Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues; Iran attacks container ship off Oman The Guardian.
A former US National Security Advisor questioned Pakistan's role in Iran talks. Former US National Security Advisor delivered a blunt assessment of Pakistan's security establishment.
Trump extended the Iran ceasefire while maintaining a blockade. Israel and Hezbollah trade fire with talks expected this week, even as more talks are expected in Washington this week after a 10-day ceasefire went into effect last Friday.
Iran denied Trump's claim that women protesters face execution.
Trump will extend the ceasefire with Iran until negotiations conclude. Live updates: Trump says he will extend ceasefire with Iran until negotiations conclude CNN.
Hezbollah attacked north Israel in response to alleged Israeli truce violations. It said the move came “in defence of Lebanon and its people and in response to the blatant” Israeli ceasefire violations, including “attacks on civilians and the destruction of their homes and villages”.
US President Trump said the US is extending a ceasefire with Iran while awaiting a proposal from Iran. The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region. Live updates: Trump says US is extending ceasefire while awaiting proposal from Iran AP News.
US President Trump credited Pakistan's Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif for helping broker an Iran ceasefire. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz later thanked Trump. Pakistan's Prime Minister later thanked Trump for accepting Islamabad's request.
The US-Iran ceasefire is set to expire, casting doubt on ongoing talks. The ceasefire was established after the US-Iran war broke out on February 28, but its terms are now under review.
US President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire hours before it was set to expire. The Hormuz blockade will continue. Trump's ceasefire extension came hours before it was believed to be set to expire.
President Trump said Iran will execute eight women, contradicting his earlier statement that their release could aid negotiations. The women's fate remains uncertain amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
The US military plans to triple drone spending to over $74 billion in 2027, and invest $30 billion in critical munitions, including missile interceptors, due to low stockpiles during the Iran war.
The US is in talks to resettle Afghan refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Afghan allies who assisted US forces now face a stark choice: resettle in the war‑torn Democratic Republic of Congo or return to Taliban‑ruled Afghanistan.
Two Israeli soldiers were sentenced to prison for smashing a Jesus statue in a Lebanese village. The incident has sparked controversy and raised concerns about Israeli-Lebanese relations.
President Trump extended the ceasefire in the war on Iran and expressed hope for a unified proposal. He made the announcement on social media, offering a glimmer of optimism in the conflict.
President Trump backed off a threat to escalate the conflict with Iran, extending a ceasefire for the second time in as many weeks. This buys time for diplomacy, but a final deal remains uncertain.
Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran until a proposal is submitted. The move came after an Iranian commander threatened to destroy the region's oil industry. An Iranian commander had threatened to destroy the region's oil industry if war resumed with the U. S.
Australian rugby player Ben Foley, nicknamed 'Iceman', has retired. He played for the Wallabies.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Trump for extending the Iran ceasefire, citing a request from Pakistan.
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